Queensland legislators debate hospital funding and taxing
In Brisbane the Legislative Assembly debated hospital funding with J Carter arguing against land tax to support hospitals citing unfair burden on landowners while proposing a revenue method tied to incomes. S Kell and Morgan warned tax incidence harms rural landowners and questioned the 105 Queensland hospitals distribution under the voluntary system. The Home Secretary noted hospital boards and funding challenges.
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Brisbane
Qrether I
J. Carter
Lab
Port Curtis
Fenmoly
CPN
Fassifern
Morgan
C.P.N
Marilla
Queensland
W. Cooper
Rosewood
Home Secretarys Department
Vwolves
Hospital Tax Debates Spark Legislative Row
Amid heated debate the assembly discussed hospital taxation, calling for varied funding methods. Opponents urged equal taxation and questioned efficiency while supporters argued for local control and resistance to broader rationalisation. Progress noted as the House adjourned.
Cardwell QCWA Branch Discusses Rest Home Plans
A Cardwell branch meeting of the QCWA in the Set of Arts heard chair A Spurway lead the discussion on building a Rest Home on a suitable local site. Members cited lack of funds and considered Miss Solomon's terms, with reports on payments and forthcoming events like a Poster Ball to raise funds.
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Cardwell
QCWA
Set of Arts
A. Spurway
A. Murray
W. Murray
A. Bowman
F. 8. Smith
Millard
G. Seepherm
Ubinger
Senr
5. Stephens
A. Brannerly
Miss Solomon
Sydney
Townsville
Ambulance Dance at Cardwell Raises Funds
A dance in aid of the VAT funds at the Tully centre drew a very good crowd from Cardwell and Tully. Prizes were awarded for cake waltz novelty and waltzing competitions, with music by Mrs Spurway, Mr Carter and others, and a supper provided by the committee.
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Tully Centre
Tully
Daneling
Dlen Spurway
Mins Fey Carter
Mo Vars
Jobo
Thos
Habhinger
Mise Majoricull
Rick
W. Matterson
J. Crowther
Missarcia Hubinger
Alfred Steel
Misana Wildsoet
Micael Joyee Wild
Atice Krabbennhoft
Marworke Hill
John Hulinger
Gi. Meace
Cardwell
Innisfail Motorist Fined for Speeding at Busy Intersection
William Thompson pleaded guilty to driving at speed exceeding four times the limit in a busy Innisfail area at Edith and Rankin Streets. The court heard traffic risk from the corner as pedestrians crossed. A fine of £2 14s was imposed.
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Innisfall
AL. Atkin
BLM
Trafic
Jameswue Shire
Edith
Rankin Streets
Aitkin
Without a License A Sydney Taxi Case Heard
The case recounts Bluey McTawatt and Mr McNamee in a license dispute. The driver pulls up outside the White Horse Hotel with two passengers seeking payments. the inspector confirms no license. A plea of guilty is entered and fines are set for unauthorised motor car for hire and for blocking a street with a parked vehicle.
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Bluey" Mctawatt
Aitkin
McNamee
Mr. McNamee
McNamer
Council
White Horse Hotel
Linisfail
Defendant
R. Aitkin
Cairns
Mr. Aitkin
Enets
P. Pellerin
Jae
Bane
Moith Street
District Accidents Report Two Casualties In Cane Industry
Our Lai nstall correspondent notes A Riece 28 was stabbed in the calf by a falling chinel while carrying tools. First aid by Ambulance. T Thomas 24 injured at Goondi when cane trucks crashed. A sharp cane fragment cut his right forearm and he died within hours. Ambulance rushed him to a doctor.
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Lainstall
A. Riece
T. Thomas
Goondi
Thor
Thomas
The Lurking Foe and Rexona Soap Ad
An advertisement warns that disease bearing germs can enter the body through pores and promotes Rexona Soap as a medicated tater that preserves the complexion. It lists a price of 1 shilling per tablet and notes availability everywhere.
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State Parliament
Ministers Defence
Home Secretary
Mer. J. Stoford
Ford
Ford Motor CO. OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Wes
Cairns Motors CO
Cairn and District
W. Brand
Burrum
Brand
Mies
Weir
Maryborough
A. E. Moore
M. Ceerens
South Arist Ease
Eimy
Maxwell
Toowong
Teheos
J. Ker
Enoggera
M. Hynes
Collina
Bowen
Viel R. Warren
Murrumba
O.C.W.A
Cardwell Branch
E. Broughall
Bir. J. Page
J. C. Aubineer
Spiers
Cerem
W. Carter
Arnott
Billy
Tess
Aires
L. Fitzsimons
Cairns and Innisfail
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